Christopher C.
8/3/2014
The previous two Yelpers certainly explained the tavern well enough but I'm going to throw in a few details that they overlooked. First and foremost is that it's an oddity of history that George...
Mount Washington Tavern
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Farmington, PA 15437
Mount Washington Tavern in Farmington, PA is a historic site that played a significant role in the opening battle of the French and Indian War in 1754. Situated in the Ohio River Valley, the tavern served as a strategic location for British forces led by George Washington during this pivotal conflict.
Visitors can explore the reconstructed stockade and cabin where Washington and his troops camped at Great Meadows, gaining insight into the challenges and strategies of early military operations in the region. The site offers a glimpse into the clash of British, French, and American Indian cultures that shaped the course of North American history.
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Howard F.
2/23/2020
Pleasant little trip into 1830's roadside tavern history (and more history of the National Road, complimenting some of the history at next door's Fort Necessity visitors' center), such as what...
Mary Kate E.
10/13/2016
This is a self-guided tour of the tavern/ former home. It is laid out in a format where it gives a description of each room behind plexiglass. I will say that some of the fixtures in the rooms...
Jennifer G.
5/20/2014
This building is a part of the Fort Necessity National Battlefield which is a part of the National Parks system. The tavern is a great example of what you would have found along the national road...
Susan D.
5/30/2011
The Mount Washington Tavern was built as a stagecoach stop along the National Road (now US#40), which was the first highway commissioned by the United States Federal Government. It was built near...
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